1. SOAPSTONE
A Way to Analyze Poetry

2. SOAPSTONE S: Speaker - Who is talking in the poem?
O: Occasion - What is the time and place of the poem?
A: Audience - To whom was the poem written?
P: Purpose - Why was the poem written?
S: Subject - What is the poem about?
TONE: Tone - What is the attitude in the poem?

3. SOAPSTONE
All of your answers must be backed up by specific examples from the poem.

4. Tone Words angry ecstatic dejected sarcastic agitated excited sweet
sympathetic
desperate
harsh
seductive
superficial
cheerful
hollow
sad
pleasant
humorous
artificial
sharp
passive
authoritative
disgusted
persuasive
surprised
haughty
afraid
ironic
soothing
tired
consoling
melancholic
happy
friendly
depressed
disappointed

5. Tone Words content numb instructive hurt cynical disinterested
confused
facetious
cheery
questioning
hating
manipulative
inquisitive
nervous
contradictory
arrogant
loving
aggravated
condescending
scornful
serious
coarse
enthusiastic
calm
romantic
snooty
proud
upset
dreamy
 apathetic
paranoid
lighthearted
encouraging
pleading
humble

6. Tone Words loud brash apologetic appreciative joyful miserable vibrant
whimsical
whistful